1. the act of strongly encouraging or pressuring someone to do something

1. present participle of urge; strongly encouraging or pressuring someone to do something

Examples

• Despite her parents’ urging, she decided not to apply to medical school.
• The coach’s constant urging motivated the team to practice harder.
• He kept urging me to try the new restaurant downtown.
• She was urging her friend to speak up during the meeting.
• The teacher’s urging helped students complete their projects on time.
• At his family’s urging, he finally agreed to see a doctor.
• The protesters were urging the government to take immediate action.